Aston Villa have announced Nicolo Zaniolo is available for selection ahead of their clash with West Ham on Sunday.

Zaniolo has spent part of the week in Italy speaking with local prosecutors about their investigation into illegal betting.

Villa said in a statement today:

"Aston Villa can confirm Nicolo Zaniolo is assisting the Italian Football Federation (FIGC) and the relevant authorities' investigation into alleged illegal betting activity. The player has also met with senior officials at the club.

"Zaniolo is training as normal with the first-team squad and available for selection ahead of this weekend's match with West Ham United.

"No further comment will be made by the Club during this ongoing process."